About Aylesbury - Aylesbury, the county town of Buckinghamshire, is a lively market town steeped in history. Located at the foot of the Chiltern Hills and at the heart of the rich agricultural Vale of Aylesbury. The town was a focal point in the English Civil War in the 17th century. Nowadays, the award winning Roald Dahl children's Gallery, and the world famous Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Guttemann Sports Centre help ensure that Aylesbury is still internationally renowned.
Shopping - The town centre boasts two main shopping centres Friars Square and Hale Leys, which are both under cover and make shopping in poor weather a brighter experience.
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Other good hunting grounds for good quality and reasonably priced goods are the High Street, Bourbon Street, Kingsbury, Buckingham Street and Cambridge Street, all of which are within easy walking distance of the Market Square.
Things to do and Tourst Information - The town centre has many pubs and bars, along with some nightclubs, and Friday and Saturday nights can be lively. The Saracen's Head public house in the conservation area at the centre of Aylesbury is popular with the lesbian and gay community. For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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